mangia bene!

i love reading, as much as I love eating, okay? they’re two of my favorite things.

both make me happy and comfort me when I need it most.

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Side Dishes, Pasta, Vegetables Mary Bellettieri Side Dishes, Pasta, Vegetables Mary Bellettieri

bowties & broccoli

A comfort classic with veggies…so it’s healthy, am I right? Garlic and oil give rough chopped broccoli a big warm hug and then combine with al dente pasta and grated cheese for a delicious finish. Bowties and broccoli are perfect on their own, with a chicken cutlet, or leftover as a cold pasta salad!

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grilled steak with arugula pasta salad

I love steak nights because half of the meal is easy to clean up (and quick to make!). Add in a fresh (chilled) salad with sweet, caramelized onions, a pop of vinegar based dressing, and a little bit of pasta, and you’ve got tons of flavors alongside a completely balanced meal. Easy, check. Delicious, check. New dinner idea, check.

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stuffed chicken breasts

My brother found this stuffed chicken recipe in a Long Island, NY newspaper somewhere back in the 1990s and we’ve been enjoying it ever since. I love these cheesy chicken roll-ups best over a wide egg noodle but you can pair it with sautéed green beans, or a side caesar salad and mini garlic toasts like I did, if you’re keeping carbs low. I wish I knew the original creator for credit but a very big shout out to the 90s for providing us with the best of everything.

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homemade pizza

Incredible at-home pizza that is made with pizza shop dough (I’ve made my own dough before and just don’t like the texture) with easy, but specific step by step instructions - just like my Nana used to make. You’ll crave it from week to week!

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sautéed green beans

Easy, delicious green beans are done in under fifteen minutes. They’re slightly crisp with just enough garlic and salt for the perfect pop of flavor that won’t overpower whatever else you’re serving them with. Everyone will love these!

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breaded chicken cutlets

Crispy, tasty fried chicken cutlets that’ll feed a large crew of people or that can be used in various other recipes, once they’re cooked. A labor of love that’ll temporarily stink up your house…but we think they’re worth it.

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